Basic Macramé: Knot Nature-Inspired Tapestries
Preparing the Workspace
A course by Rachel Breuklander , Fiber Artist
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: Preparing the Workspace
Overview
“Setting up a comfortable workstation is an essential step to completing a project in macramé. So, first, we will go over how to set up and get started. ”
In this video lesson Rachel Breuklander addresses the topic: Preparing the Workspace, which is part of the Domestika online course: Basic Macramé: Knot Nature-Inspired Tapestries. Learn the fundamentals of macramé to create landscape-inspired wall hangings step by step, from the basic knots to the final styling.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Preparing the Workspace It's time to prepare our workspace. We'll start by first measuring and cutting our cord. First, we'll start by cutting our three-ply natural rope that we'll be using for the framework of the piece. Because the framework of the piece will have multiple knots throughout, it will be a medium-density knotted pattern. We'll start with the lark's head knot, tie half hitch knots, clove hitch knots, and square knots. There will be some negative space between the actual knots themselves and the knots won't be stacked super tightly on top of each other for the natural cord. ...”
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Course summary for: Basic Macramé: Knot Nature-Inspired Tapestries
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Areas
Macramé, Textile Design
Rachel Breuklander
A course by Rachel Breuklander
Rachel Breuklander is a modern fiber artist and the founder of The Lark’s Head. After taking up macramé as a creative hobby in 2016, she began exploring the possibility of turning it into a career through private commissions. Merging her passion for the outdoors and textile art, she created her first landscape-inspired collection in 2019, which garnered attention and helped her grow a solid following. She later branched out into teaching to help budding textile artists develop their skills through workshops.
In addition to handcrafting custom decor for private clients, Rachel has published her own book, Nature Macramé, where she shares over 20 projects and reveals her techniques. She also sells eco-friendly macramé supplies and DIY kits to make this craft accessible to others.
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